Congressman Ami Bera - Representing the 7th District of Californiahttps://bera.house.gov/rss.xml
enBera, Gottheimer, Walorski, Marchant, Introduce Legislation to Delay the Health Insurance Taxhttps://bera.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bera-gottheimer-walorski-marchant-introduce-legislation-to-delay-the
<p>Washington, DC – Representatives Bera (D-CA), Gottheimer (D-NJ), Walorski (R-IN), and Marchant (R-TX) yesterday introduced H.R. 1398, the Health Insurance Tax Relief Act. This bill would stop the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Tax from going into effect until after 2021 and save consumers hundreds of dollars. According to America’s Health Insurance Plans, the HIT could increase premiums by over $470 per family in 2020 if not stopped. The tax would also hit seniors and those with disabilities particularly hard.</p>
<p>“Failing to pass this bill, which would ensure the Health Insurance Tax is delayed for another two years, would cause millions of American families to see higher health insurance premiums,” said Rep. Ami Bera, M.D. “In a time of rising premiums and health care costs, preventing the health insurance tax from adding to those costs is necessary as we work to stabilize the insurance markets and lower health care costs. We should pass this bill today.”</p>
<p>"When it comes to taxes, the people of New Jersey have had more than enough. They want and deserve lower taxes — and they want lower health care costs, said Rep. Josh Gottheimer. “That’s why I am proud to introduce the bipartisan Health Insurance Tax Relief Act, which stops a tax on health care premium in its tracks. I will keep working across the aisle to protect our health care and deliver commonsense tax cuts for Fifth District families.”</p>
<p>“When it comes to health care, Americans are facing rising costs and fewer options,” said Rep. Jackie Walorski. “Raising taxes on health coverage would only make matters worse for families, small businesses, and Medicare Advantage enrollees. As we continue working to lower premiums for families and seniors, we need to pass this bipartisan bill to provide relief from the burdensome Health Insurance Tax.”</p>
<p>“At a time when healthcare markets are beginning to stabilize, the last thing my constituents need is a tax driving their costs back up,” said Rep. Kenny Marchant. “The Health Insurance Tax (HIT) would do just that, and as much as I would like to see it repealed outright, this bill is a step in the right direction by delaying the tax from going into effect.”</p>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 12:31:18 -050060https://bera.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/bera-gottheimer-walorski-marchant-introduce-legislation-to-delay-theInvite: Town Hall on Wednesday, February 20thhttps://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/invite-town-hall-on-wednesday-february-20th
<p>I’m holding a town hall on Wednesday evening at the Folsom Public Library. This is an opportunity to give you an update and talk about the issues that matter most to Sacramento County.</p>
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<p>Listening to you is my most important job – and I’d like to hear from you! My staff will also be available to help you with backlogged veterans’ benefits, Social Security and Medicare issues, and much more.</p>
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<p><strong>What</strong>: Town Hall with Representative Ami Bera, M.D.<br /><strong>When</strong>: Wednesday, February 20th, 2019<br /><strong>Time</strong>: 6:00 PM*<br /><em>* If possible, please arrive early and get in line in case of high turnout.</em><br /><strong>Where</strong>: Folsom Public Library<br />
411 Stafford Street<br />
Folsom, 95630</p>
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<p><em>Washington, DC</em> – The Committee on Science, Space, and Technology today elected Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) as Vice Chairman of the full committee. Bera released the following statement:</p>
<p>“It’s an honor to be elected as the Vice Chairman of the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. The United States is the world leader in science and technology, but our global leadership is at risk without continued federal investment and support. The Committee’s work will be critical for our nation’s economic competitiveness and the health and safety of our families. We have a responsibility to ask tough questions about how and where taxpayer dollars are best used and I look forward to working alongside Chairwoman Johnson and our colleagues to address the important challenges that our country and planet face."</p>
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<p><em>Washington, DC</em> – The House Foreign Affairs Committee met today to organize for the 116th Congress. Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07) was selected to serve as the Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Bera released the following statement:</p>
<p>“I am honored to chair the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. I’ve always believed that the United States has a duty to lead the world through our example. We have an obligation to confront pressing international issues, build partnerships, and work in a bipartisan manner to strengthen our national security.</p>
<p>“Our Subcommittee will have broad jurisdiction to conduct oversight into America’s foreign policy. Our goal is to hold government accountable, support the mission of our diplomats, and investigate abuses when they occur. Effective oversight is crucial in any foreign policy mission. I look forward to working with Chairman Engel and my Republican colleagues to strengthen our global leadership and make government work more effectively and efficiently for the American people.”</p>
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<p>Hi [Firstname] – <br /><br />
As you may know, the federal government has been partially shutdown for 20 days. <br /><br />
This shutdown is irresponsible and was completely avoidable. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are now working without pay, others have been furloughed, and important agencies like the Department of Homeland Security are being impacted.<br /><br /><strong><a href="/share-your-shutdown-story" target="_blank">As your Congressman, I want to hear from you. Are you being harmed by the government shutdown? Has your family’s plans changed? Please click here and share your story with me.</a></strong><br /><br />
We can’t keep governing from crisis to crisis. We must open the government before more people are hurt. That’s why the new House Majority passed bipartisan legislation to reopen our government. This legislation includes funding for border security. The Senate should vote on this legislation immediately. <br /><br />
Keeping the government shutdown over a physical wall is wrong. The President repeatedly promised that Mexico would pay for the wall. Experts agree that a wall is ineffective. We need real solutions like comprehensive immigration reform, not political gimmicks. Both parties can agree on border security, but prolonging a government shutdown for political purposes is wrong. It hurts real Americans trying to make ends meet. This is yet another crisis of President Trump’s own doing.<br /><br /><strong><a href="/share-your-shutdown-story" target="_blank">If you're being impacted, I want to hear from you. </a></strong><br /><br />
And as always, my staff and I are here to help any way we can. Please feel free to call us at (916) 635-0505 or visit <a href="/gethelp" target="_blank">bera.house.gov/gethelp</a> to learn more.<br /><br />
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Ami Bera, M.D.<br />
Member of Congress</p>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 00:00:00 -050060https://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/shutdown-updateInvite: Tax Help Workshop on Thursday, December 13thhttps://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/invite-tax-help-workshop-on-thursday-december-13th
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<p>Along with the Taxpayer Advocate Service, we’re hosting this event to help individuals and local businesses navigate changes to the tax code.</p>
<p>This workshop is free and open to the public. You can learn more about how your business may be affected by the tax law for 2018, get answers to your questions, and connect with representatives from other federal agencies and small business advocates. Please read below for details and <a href="#rsvp">make sure to RSVP now – space is limited!</a></p>
<p><strong>Details:</strong><br />
Thursday, December 13, 2018<br />
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.<br />
Rancho Cordova City Hall<br />
Room: American River South<br />
2729 Prospect Park Dr.<br />
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670</p>
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<p>A new federal tax law is taking effect for this tax year, which may mean changes for local families and businesses. My office is here to help Sacramento County navigate these challenges however we can. That’s why we’re holding a taxpayer workshop in conjunction with Taxpayer Advocate Service, an independent organization within the IRS, on Wednesday, November 14th.</p>
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<p><strong>What it will cover:</strong></p>
<p>• Learn how you or your business may be affected by the new tax law for 2018<br />
• Get answers to frequently asked tax questions<br />
• Connect with representatives from other federal agencies<br />
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<p><strong>When and where:</strong></p>
<p>Wednesday, November 14, 2018<br />
1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.<br />
Southgate Branch Library<br />
Community Room<br />
6132 66th Avenue<br />
Sacramento, CA 95823<br />
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<p>"President Trump's removal of Attorney General Jeff Sessions threatens the future of the ongoing investigation into Russia's actions during the 2016 presidential election. Congress needs to pass legislation that protects Special Counsel Robert Mueller so he can conduct a thorough and independent investigation without interference from the president or his appointees."</p>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 00:00:00 -050060https://bera.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/congressman-ami-beras-statement-on-president-trumps-removal-of-attorneyEmail update: 11,000 constituents helped in Sacramento County!https://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/email-update-11000-constituents-helped-in-sacramento-county
<p>I sent an email update on Wednesday to announce that my office reached a new milestone serving you. <a href="/signup">Please join my email updates today so you don't miss any in the future!</a></p>
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I wanted to send you some great news.<br /><br /><strong>As of today, my office has officially helped more than 11,000 constituents in Sacramento County, including returning nearly $5.5 million to local taxpayers.</strong><br /><br />
Making Government Work for Sacramento County is about serving our community – it’s about helping veterans cut through red tape, making sure seniors receive their Social Security, and ensuring families get the tax refunds they were promised.<br /><br />
To me, this milestone is more than just a number. These are friends and loved ones right here in Sacramento County.<br /><br /><strong><a href="/gethelp" target="_blank">And we’d be honored to serve you too. Please call my office at (916) 635-0505 or visit bera.house.gov/gethelp to learn more.</a></strong><br /><br /><a href="/gethelp" target="_blank"><img alt="" src="https://beraforms.house.gov/UploadedPhotos/HighResolution/481fad13-a214-48b9-b246-e90782b0c04a.jpg" /></a><br /><br />
We’ve helped constituents like Aaron – an Iraq War veteran – finally receive his GI Bill benefits, so he could pay for school and become a paramedic.<br /><br />
We helped Jon, a local small business owner, finally receive his green card after waiting for ten years so he could stay focused on his company and employees.<br /><br />
We helped Courtney get her passport approved, so she could attend her grandmother’s funeral.<br /><br /><strong>Congress should be a place for service. And I’m committed to continuing to serve you however we can. That’s why my office can help with everything from stalled passports to veterans’ health care issues. We’re also happy to connect people with whatever resources they may need.</strong><br /><br /><strong><a href="/gethelp" target="_blank">If you need help with the federal government, please feel free to call us at (916) 635-0505 or visit bera.house.gov/gethelp to learn more.</a></strong><br /><br />
Be well,</p>
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<p>Ami Bera, M.D.<br />
Member of Congress</p>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 00:00:00 -040060https://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/email-update-11000-constituents-helped-in-sacramento-countyInvite: Cash for College Workshopshttps://bera.house.gov/media-center/amis-updates/invite-cash-for-college-workshops
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<p>Hard working Americans should have a fair shot at the American dream. But today, the rising cost of college is making that dream harder and harder to achieve.</p>
<p>That’s why my office is partnering with the Sacramento CAL-SOAP Consortium to hold <em>Cash for College Workshops</em> this fall. Families can get free, in-person help from trained volunteers on financial aid opportunities and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).</p>
<p>Learn more below about upcoming workshops in our congressional district in October, the documents you should bring, and how to RSVP. If you have any questions, please feel free to call my office at (916) 635-0505, or you can <a href="https://www.scoe.net/News/Pages/2018/september/21financial_aid_workshops.aspx" target="_blank">click here to learn more at the Sacramento County Office of Education.</a></p>
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<p><strong>Upcoming workshops in our congressional district:</strong></p>
<p>Wednesday, October 17th<br />
6:00pm – 8:00pm<br />
Cordova High School<br />
2239 Chase Dr.<br />
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670<br /><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/dM5tCRaseu32">https://goo.gl/maps/dM5tCRaseu32</a></p>
<p>Thursday, October 25th<br />
5:30pm – 8:00pm<br />
Sheldon High School<br />
8333 Kingsbridge Dr.<br />
Sacramento, CA 95829<br /><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/gDJPwfjnKoT2">https://goo.gl/maps/gDJPwfjnKoT2</a></p>
<p>Tuesday, October 30th<br />
6:00pm – 8:00pm<br />
Rosemont High School<br />
9594 Kiefer Blvd<br />
Sacramento, CA 95827<br /><a href="https://goo.gl/maps/SvKJ74xmDDT2">https://goo.gl/maps/SvKJ74xmDDT2</a></p>
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<ul><li>Student and parent (if applicable) Federal Student Aid ID (FSA ID):
<ul><li>Create an FSA ID at fsaid.ed.gov</li>
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<li>Not necessary for Dream Act applicants</li>
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<li>Student’s Social Security card and driver’s license (or government-issued ID), if available</li>
<li>Parent’s Social Security card (if available)</li>
<li>Parent’s federal income tax return from tax year 2017</li>
<li>Records of untaxed income such as child support, TANF, interest income, veterans non-education benefits, Social Security benefits</li>
<li>Student’s 2017 federal income tax return, or evidence of income earned (W-2 form or pay records)</li>
<li>Bank account records or statements</li>
<li>Records of stocks, bonds or investments</li>
<li>Business records</li>
<li>If not a US citizen, bring alien registration card (if available)</li>
<li>A list of the colleges you are interested in</li>
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